humanitarian
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/hjuːˌmænɪˈteriən/
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/hjuːˌmænɪˈteəriən/
adjective
C1
related to helping people in need and making their lives better
The organization provides humanitarian aid to refugees.
C1
causing or involving much human suffering, often needing help for many people
The war created a serious humanitarian crisis.
noun
R
a person who helps people in need and works to improve their lives
She is a dedicated humanitarian who helps disaster victims.
translation
related to helping people in need and making their lives better; causing or involving much human suffering, often needing help for many people
a person who helps people in need and works to improve their lives
Word Forms
Plural
humanitarians